Global Purchasing Officer – Packaging and Supply Chain

SMYA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cospak Australia is looking for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join the International Purchasing Team on a full-time basis. Based at our Minto office, you will manage forecasting, orders, and delivery across traded products, working closely with international suppliers and freight providers to ensure continuity of supply.

You will forecast demand, maintain data accuracy, and support inventory planning while building strong supplier relationships and ensuring timely procurement for Cospak

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain role.
• Experience in international purchasing, overseas freight, shipping and import procedures.
• Strong forecasting and demand planning skills, with the ability to anticipate future requirements across extended supplier lead times.
• Experience working with computer-based ERP and purchasing systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook; SAP experience will be highly regarded.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team while also taking ownership.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving supply issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring continuity of supply across the Cospak traded product range.
• Promptly placing purchase orders with suppliers in accordance with Company processes.
• Developing and maintaining strong, positive relationships with international suppliers.
• Forecasting demand and supporting effective inventory planning.
• Monitoring and maintaining reliable supplier lead times.
• Prioritising daily activities to support optimal customer service to Cospak branches.
• Coordinating the delivery of stock using the most efficient and cost-effective freight solutions.
• Maintaining accurate product information, pricing and purchasing data.
• Assisting with the resolution and timely actioning of non-conformances.
• Monitoring orders and following up with suppliers to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Completing purchasing and supply chain reporting as required.

Skills

Purchasing experience

International purchasing

Forecasting and demand planning

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAP experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

ERP software

Job description

Cospak Australia is looking for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join the International Purchasing Team on a full-time basis. Based at our Minto office, you will manage forecasting, orders, and delivery across traded products, working closely with international suppliers and freight providers to ensure continuity of supply.

You will forecast demand, maintain data accuracy, and support inventory planning while building strong supplier relationships and ensuring timely procurement for Cospak